Anthers of 15 genotypes with diverse genetic backgrounds of Chinese radish have been cultured in vitro and induced to undergo embryogenesis and plant formation.Of 15 genotypes evaluated,four produced embyos.The genotype was the main factor to influence the embyogenesis.The morphology and the ploidy of the regenerated plantlets were observed,and the anther-derived plantlets included a mix of haploids,diploids and hexaploids.Of the plants that regenerated from anther embyos 60% were diploid.The plantlets had the high ability to double spontaneously.